What if trying to sleep takes over your life?

Ready to get your life back from insomnia? Learn more about my sleep coaching programs at https://insomniacoach.com When Casaundra was struggling with insomnia, sleep became the center of everything. She tried blackout curtains, noise-canceling headphones, melatonin, sleep medication, strict routines, no screens, less water before bed — even six kiwis. Every change made sense. She wanted sleep back. But the more she tried to control sleep, the more sleep seemed to control her life. In this episode, Casaundra shares how things began to change when she started making life bigger than insomnia. She made room for reading, yoga, Bible study, shows, her dog, time with friends, and evenings that weren’t built around trying to force sleep. Over time, sleep became less of a battle. Less of an identity. And Casaundra started to feel human again. Watch/listen to the full episode to hear how she went from struggling to control sleep to feeling human again by making life bigger than insomnia. Chapters: 00:00:00 Opening quote teaser 00:00:33 Episode introduction 00:01:32 Podcast disclaimer 00:02:09 Interview begins 00:03:06 Insomnia comes in waves 00:05:44 Average nights with insomnia 00:07:53 Insomnia affects the day 00:08:58 Like and subscribe message 00:09:21 Tired but wired 00:10:20 Trying everything for sleep 00:15:35 Insomnia takes over identity 00:17:28 Fixes stop working 00:20:08 Finding relatable insomnia stories 00:22:10 Relinquishing control feels scary 00:24:18 Making life bigger than sleep 00:30:05 Being awake without anger 00:33:21 Opening up to thoughts 00:39:12 Buffer zone without control 00:42:29 Handling daytime thoughts 00:46:18 Struggle starts to settle 00:47:52 Measuring progress by life 00:50:42 Progress includes setbacks 00:53:15 Lessons about control 00:54:48 Advice for chronic insomnia 00:55:50 Coaching invitation and closing ▶ Subscribe to the Insomnia Coach channel (and be sure to click the notification bell afterward​ so you don't miss any videos):    / @insomniacoach   My name is Martin Reed and I am the founder of Insomnia Coach®. I offer sleep coaching programs that will help you stop struggling with sleep so you can get your life back from insomnia. I also offer a free two-week sleep training course for insomnia at https://insomniacoach.com/sleep-train... You can also find me on Instagram:   / myinsomniacoach   All content found on the Insomnia Coach YouTube channel is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, disorder, or medical condition. It should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or any other licensed healthcare provider. Insomnia Coach LLC offers coaching services only and does not provide therapy, counseling, medical advice, or medical treatment. The statements and opinions expressed by guests are their own and are not necessarily endorsed by Insomnia Coach LLC. All content is provided “as is” and without warranties, either express or implied. #insomnia #insomniacoach #sleepanxiety #sleepstruggle #sleepconfidence